as in nubbly
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Recent Examples of nubby
The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Striped throw pillows in a nubby fabric add a layer of warmth and texture.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Its nubby texture and vibration settings feel great after a long day of standing, walking, and generally running around.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Striped throw pillows in a nubby fabric add a layer of warmth and texture.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Its nubby texture and vibration settings feel great after a long day of standing, walking, and generally running around.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
Adjective
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This lumpy book, full of redundant stories and unnecessary detours that provide little illumination but plenty of needless bulk, lacks participation by the group’s members and is not the biography that this great and important band deserves.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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As thick clouds billowed out of Eyjafjallajökull, the skies over the North Atlantic — one of the world’s busiest aviation routes — fell silent, with air traffic dropping to levels that wouldn’t be seen again until the Covid pandemic a decade later.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The cotton and Tencel fabric balances softness and durability and a slightly chunky texture that adds richness and visual weight.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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Their versatility allows for layering with chunky jewelry like this hibiscus pearl choker or a fedora, whether strolling through a farmers' market or enjoying a beach day.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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18 June 2025
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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